Remember Why You Began...
The initial excitement that comes from wanting to make a difference can start to wane as the hard work of making that difference becomes apparent. The glorious feeling that comes from doing something new and meaningful fades when the effort expended exceeds your enthusiasm. What can you do to stay motivated when what you’re doing doesn’t seem to make a big enough difference?
First - Remember why you began. Remember what motivated you to be a power of one in the first place. What happened? What caused you to take action and make an impact in this brand-new way?
Second - Keep track of your actions. Keep a journal or start a blog. Write about your experiences and preserve them somewhere. When you need a reminder of why you are stepping out and making a difference, you can review your journey to feel encouraged and refreshed.
Third - Keep your vision in front of you. Keep visual reminders front and center of why you are doing what you’re doing. Pictures of the people you hope to impact, memorabilia from events or encounters you have had, thank you notes, letters; all the tangible things that have come from your impact are good options.
Fourth - Share the impact. You may be a private person, but your impact is important. To whatever extent it is appropriate or comfortable to share, you should be an example to others who may have a heart for what you are doing. You may be the nudge they need to get out there and start making a difference themselves.
Fifth - Leave a legacy. Your acts of service and how you make a difference is going to leave a legacy. No matter how small or how large of an impact, no matter how known or anonymous you are, your inner circle and your family are going to be impacted by your generosity, your sense of purpose - and that is going to be part of the legacy you leave behind.
All things can start to feel heavy over time. Responsibilities, chores, even giving and making an impact. Keep yourself motivated and engaged, and you’ll end up making a difference and leaving an important legacy.
To your impactful success ;-)
Your happy WAHM, Stephanie Gilbert
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